October 2, 2019 by Capitol Region Watershed District

Board Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 5:00 p.m. (Workshop) and 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the office of the CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

I. II. III.

WORKSHOP AGENDA (5:00 PM) Call to Order of Board Workshop BMP Inspections and Maintenance Update (Funke) Adjourn Board Workshop

Materials enclosed

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins) A) Attendance B) Review, Amendments, and Approval of the Agenda

II.

Public Comment – For Items not on the Agenda (Please observe a limit of three minutes per person.)

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates (Permit Process: 1) Staff Review/Recommendation, 2) Applicant Response, 3) Public Comment, and 4) Board Discussion and Action.) A) Permit 11-017 Hmongtown Marketplace – Closure (Hosch) B) Permit 13-018 Prince Street ESC – Closure (Hosch) C) Permit 19-020 Harambee Addition (Hosch)

IV.

Special Reports – Lake McCarrons Management Plan (Sellner)

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the September 18, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Building Manager Contract (Doneux) C) AR: Approve Amended Per Diem (Doneux) D) AR: Approve Land Acknowledge Statement (Doneux)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) Master Water Stewards Update (Schwantes) B) Grand Opening Update (Bromelkamp)

VII.

General Information A) Board of Manager’s Updates B) Administrator’s Report (Doneux)

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:00 PM - CAC Meeting B) Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

IX.

Adjournment

Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

October 2, 2019 III. Permit Applications A.-B. Permit Close Outs (Hosch) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

September 25, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch Permit Closeouts

Background Construction activity is complete for permits #11-017 Hmongtown Marketplace and #13-018 Prince Street Erosion and Sediment Control. Issues Hmongtown Marketplace #11-017 This permit was issued for parking lot redevelopment at the Hmongtown Marketplace at Como and Pennsylvania in St. Paul. Stormwater is treated via one surface filtration basin on the south side of the parking lot. The site is stable and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed functional. Modification to the basin outlet structure was made in 2014 after the initial construction to address some function issues. There is no surety to return because the original surety check bounced and no replacement was provided. Prince Street ESC #13-018 This permit was issued for the reconstruction of Prince Street and connection roads in Lowertown St. Paul. Stormwater is treated with a historic permeable paver section and withdrawal of 7,303 cf from the volume bank. The site is stable and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed functional. No surety was required for this public project. Action Requested Approve Certificate of Completion for permit #11-017 Hmongtown Marketplace. Approve withdrawal of 7,303 cf from the St. Paul Public Works volume bank and Certificate of Completion for permit #13-018 Prince Street Erosion and Sediment Control.

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Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Permit 19-020 Harambee Elementary School Addition and Remodel

Todd Lieser Roseville Area Schools 1251 County Road B2 W Roseville, MN 55113

Consultant: Nathan Nohner Larson Engineering 3524 Labore Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Description: This project consists of the construction of two building additions, reconstructed sidewalks and bituminous, a new filtration basin and related utilities. Stormwater Management: One surface filtration basin District Rule: —C, D, F Disturbed Area: 1.23 Acres Impervious Area: 0.81 Acres

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 2 Conditions:

1. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. agreement for maintenance with CRWD. 2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

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Permit Location Permit Report 19-020

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Board Meeting Date: 10/02/2019

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #: Review date: Project Name: Applicant: Purpose:

19‐020 September 20, 2019 Harambee Elementary School Addition and Remodel Nathan Nohner Larson Engineering 3524 Labore Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651‐255‐0347 nnohner@larsonengr.com

This project consists of the construction of two building additions, reconstructed sidewalks and bituminous, and related utilities. Stormwater management consists of one filtration basin.

Location: 30 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN Applicable Rules: C, D, and F Recommendation: Approve with 2 Conditions EXHIBITS: 1. Civil Plans (Sheets C100, C200, C300, C400, C500, C501), by Larson Engineering, dated 9/12/19, rcvd. 9/10/19. 2. Stormwater Calculations, by Larson Engineering, dated 9/16/19, rcvd. 9/18/19. 3. Geotechnical Evaluation Report, by Braun Intertec, dated 5/31/19, rcvd 8/15/19. 4. Maintenance Schedule for Proposed Stormwater Management Facilities, by Larson Engineering, dated 8/14/19, rcvd. 9/18/19. 5. Stewardship Grant Narrative and Calculations, by Ramsey Conservation District, dated 9/21/16, rcvd. 8/15/19. 6. Draft Declaration for Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities, by Larson Engineering, not dated, rcvd. 9/10/19. 7. SWPPP, by Larson Engineering, not dated, rcvd. 9/10/19. 8. Site Survey, by Sunde Land Surveying, dated 5/4/18, rcvd. 9/10/19. 9. Plumbing Mechanical Plan NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (Sheet M211), by KFI Engineers, dated 8/30/19, rcvd. 9/10/19. 10. Proposed impervious areas, by Larson Engineering, dated 9/16/19, rcvd. 9/16/19. 11. Updated Civil Plans (Sheets C300 & C400), by Larson Engineering, dated 9/16/19, rcvd. 9/18/19. W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-020 Harambee addition and remodel\19-020 Permit Report_R3.doc Page 1 of 4

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: A 2016 CRWD stewardship grant provided funding for existing basins D, E, and F, all of which will be relocated as a part of the project. Calculations by Ramsey Conservation District dated 9/21/16 indicate that Basins D, E, and F had a total storage volume of 2,260 ft3. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Standards  Proposed discharge rates for the 2‐, 10‐, and 100‐year events shall not exceed existing rates.  Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site.  Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to maintain the long‐term viability of the infiltration area.  Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non‐point source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal. Findings 1. A hydrograph method based on sound hydrologic theory is used to analyze runoff for the design or analysis of flows and water levels. 2. Runoff rates for the proposed activity do not exceed existing runoff rates for the 2‐, 10‐, and 100‐year critical storm events. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well‐defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system. 3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from 1.1‐inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious is 32,510 ft2. b. Volume retention required: 32,510 ft2 x 1.1 inches x 1 ft/12 inches = 2,980 ft3 Table 1. Proposed volume retention through abstraction (i.e. infiltration, reuse). Volume Volume Retention 1.1‐inch 2.5‐inch Retention Runoff Runoff BMP Provided below Required (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) 2,980 None, filtration is proposed. 4. Alternative compliance has been requested due to poorly infiltrating soils. a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard. b. Filtration using sand media (55% credit) is proposed; filtration required: 2,980 ft3 x 1.82 credit factor = 5,424 ft3 + 2,260 ft3 from relocated filtration basins = 7,684 ft3 W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-020 Harambee addition and remodel\19-020 Permit Report_R3.doc Page 2 of 4

Table 2. Proposed volume retention through filtration (i.e. sand, enhanced). Filtration 2‐inch Filtration Volume 1.1‐inch Volume Runoff Runoff BMP Provided below Required (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) Filtration Basin 7,694 4,086 9,287 7,684 Total 7,694 cf i. Filtration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrologic soil group classification and design filtration rate. ii. The filtration area is capable of filtering the required volume within 48 hours. iii. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to filtration areas. c. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard at an offsite location or through the use of qualified banking credits. d. The applicant has not submitted money to be contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund. e. The project is not linear. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis. 6. A maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County has not been submitted. 7. Adequate maintenance access is provided for surface system. A site‐specific plan, schedule, and narrative for maintenance of the proposed stormwater management practices has been submitted. RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL Standards  Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100‐year floodplain.  All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to a project site shall comply with District freeboard requirements. Findings 1. There is no floodplain on the property according to FEMA. 2. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard  Wetlands shall not be drained, filled (wholly or in part), excavated, or have sustaining hydrology impacted such that there will be a decrease in the inherent (existing) functions and values of the wetland.  A minimum buffer of 25 feet of permanent nonimpacted vegetative ground cover abutting and surrounding a wetland is required. W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-020 Harambee addition and remodel\19-020 Permit Report_R3.doc Page 3 of 4

Findings 1. There are wetlands located on the west and southwest side of the property as identified by the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). The proposed work is outside of the wetland boundaries, but the site discharges to the wetlands. 2. It is not known if CRWD staff has reviewed and approved the delineated wetland boundaries. 3. No wetland or buffer impacts are proposed. 4. WCA sequencing has been adequately addressed. 5. A 25‐foot buffer is not required. RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Standards  A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control measures protect downstream water bodies from the effects of a land‐disturbing activity.  Erosion Control Plans must adhere to the MPCA Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas Manual. Findings 1. Erosion and sediment control measures are consistent with best management practices, as demonstrated in the MPCA manual Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas. 2. Adjacent properties are protected from sediment transport/deposition. 3. Wetlands, waterbodies and water conveyance systems are protected from erosion/sediment transport/deposition. 4. Total disturbed area is 1.23 acres; an NPDES permit is required. A SWPPP has been submitted. RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION Standard  Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and proposed connections from developed and undeveloped lands for all water that drains to the District MS4. Findings 1. New direct connections or replacement of existing connections are not proposed. 2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed. Recommendation: Approve with 2 Conditions Conditions: 1. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. agreement for maintenance with CRWD. 2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

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Restore all disturbed areas with 4” of good quality topsoil and seed/sod. Sod where indicated, seed remaining areas. All construction shall be performed in accordance with state and local standard specifications for construction.

4. 5.

All exposed soil areas must be stabilized as soon as possible to limit soil erosion but in no case later than 7 days after the construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently ceased. Temporary stockpiles without significant silt, clay or organic components (e.g., clean aggregate stockpiles, demolition concrete stockpiles, sand stockpiles) and the constructed base components of roads, parking lots and similar surfaces are exempt from this requirement. The normal wetted perimeter of any temporary or permanent drainage ditch or swale that drains water from any portion of the construction site, or diverts water around the site, must be stabilized within 200 lineal feet from the property edge, or from the point of discharge into any surface water. Stabilization of the last 200 lineal feet must be completed within 24 hours after connecting to a surface water. Stabilization of the remaining portions of any temporary or permanent ditches or swales must be complete within 14 days after connecting to a surface water and construction in that portion of the ditch has temporarily or permanently ceased. Pipe outlets must be provided with energy dissipation within 24 hours of connection to surface water.

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27. Notify Capitol Region Watershed District at least 24 hours prior to beginning construction on any stormwater BMPs.

26. Contractor shall submit Notice of Termination for MPCA-NPDES permit within 30 days after Final Stabilization.

25. All permanent sedimentation basins must be restored to their design condition immediately following stabilization of the site.

24. Upon completion of the project and stabilization of all graded areas, all temporary erosion control facilities (silt fences, hay bales, etc.) shall be removed from the site.

23. All liquid and solid wastes generated by concrete washout operations must be contained in a leak-proof containment facility or impermeable liner. A compacted clay liner that does not allow washout liquids to enter ground water is considered an impermeable liner. The liquid and solid wastes must not contact the ground, and there must not be runoff from the concrete washout operations or areas. Liquid and solid wastes must be disposed of properly and in compliance with MPCA regulations. A sign must be installed adjacent to each washout facility to inform concrete equipment operators to utilize the proper facilities.

22. External washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must be limited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained and waste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed onsite.

21. Oil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must be properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or other discharge. Restricted access to storage areas must be provided to prevent vandalism. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA regulations.

20. Collected sediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and must comply with MPCA disposal requirements.

19. Temporary soil stockpiles must have silt fence or other effective sediment controls, and cannot be placed in surface waters, including stormwater conveyances such as curb and gutter systems, or conduits and ditches unless there is a bypass in place for the stormwater.

18. All infiltration areas must be inspected to ensure that no sediment from ongoing construction activity is reaching the infiltration area and these areas are protected from compaction due to construction equipment driving across the infiltration area.

17. All soils tracked onto pavement shall be removed daily.

16. If sediment escapes the construction site, off-site accumulations of sediment must be removed in a manner and at a frequency sufficient to minimize off-site impacts.

15. All BMPs must be repaired, replaced, or supplemented when they become nonfunctional or the sediment reaches 1/3 of the capacity. These repairs must be made within 24 hours of discovery, or as soon as field conditions allow access. All repairs shall be recorded in the SWPPP.

14. Inspect the construction site once every seven days during active construction and within 24 hours after a rainfall event greater than 0.5 inches in 24 hours. All inspections shall be recorded in the SWPPP.

13. In areas where concentrated flows occur (such as swales and areas in front of storm catch basins and intakes) the erosion control facilities shall be backed by stabilization structure to protect those facilities from the concentrated flows.

12. All storm sewer catch basins not needed for site drainage during construction shall be covered to prevent runoff from entering the storm sewer system. Catch basins necessary for site drainage during construction shall be provided with inlet protection.

11. All storm sewers discharging into wetlands or water bodies shall outlet at or below the normal water level of the respective wetland or water body at an elevation where the downstream slope is 1 percent or flatter. The normal water level shall be the invert elevation of the outlet of the wetland or water body.

10. All riprap shall be installed with a filter material or soil separation fabric and comply with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

The toe of the silt fence shall be trenched in a minimum of 6”. The trench backfill shall be compacted with a vibratory plate compactor.

All construction site entrances shall be surfaced with crushed rock across the entire width of the entrance and from the entrance to a point 50' into the construction zone.

All grading operations shall be conducted in a manner to minimize the potential for site erosion. Sediment control practices must be established on all down gradient perimeters before any up gradient land disturbing activities begin.

Erosion control measures shown on the erosion control plan are the absolute minimum. The contractor shall install temporary earth dikes, sediment traps or basins, additional siltation fencing, and/or disk the soil parallel to the contours as deemed necessary to further control erosion. All changes shall be recorded in the SWPPP.

Install temporary erosion control measures (inlet protection, silt fence, and rock construction entrances) prior to beginning any excavation or demolition work at the site.

Owner and Contractor shall obtain MPCA-NPDES permit. Contractor shall be responsible for all fees pertaining to this permit. The SWPPP shall be kept onsite at all times.

EROSION CONTROL NOTES

All elevations with an asterisk (*) shall be field verified. If elevations vary significantly, notify the Engineer for further instructions. Grades shown in paved areas represent finish elevation.

Tree protection consisting of snow fence or safety fence installed at the drip line shall be in place prior to beginning any grading or demolition work at the site.

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I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Licensed Prossional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Key Plan

3524 Labore Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651.481.9120 (f) 651.481.9201 www.larsonengr.com

Engineering, Inc.

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30 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55117

HARAMBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION AND REMODEL

These drawings including all design, details, specifications and information, are the sole copyright of LSE Architects, Inc. and are for use on this specific project and shall not be used on any other work without agreement and written permission of LSE Architects, Inc. ©

www.lse-architects.com

SPOT ABBREVIATIONS: TC - TOP OF CURB GL - GUTTER LINE B - BITUMUNOUS C - CONCRETE EO - EMERGENCY OVERFLOW FFE - FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION TW - TOP OF WALL BW - BOTTOM OF WALL (F/G) (*) - EXISTING TO BE VERIFIED

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October 2, 2019 Board Meeting IV. Special Reports - Lake McCarrons Management Plan (Sellner)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

September 25, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Joe Sellner, Water Resource Specialist Lake McCarrons Management Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Goals and Objectives

Background In 2003, the District adopted its first Lake McCarrons Management Plan. The Plan has served the District and it partners well over the past 15 years and has guided work to allow Lake McCarrons to maintain high water quality. Issues Staff have been working with Barr Engineering staff to draft a new Lake McCarrons Management Plan. With the input of CRWD staff and an agency advisory group, a draft set of goals and objectives for the management plan has been created. Additionally, Barr was tasked with evaluating whether the total phosphorus (TP) goal for Lake McCarrons from the 2003 plan is still valid. Staff will review the draft goals and objectives as well as the findings of the TP goal analysis with the Managers. Fiscal Note: 2019 CRWD Budget Fund 310-19477: Lake McCarrons Management Plan-- $132,400. Action Requested Provide comment and feedback on the draft Lake McCarrons Management Plan Goals and Objectives Enc.

Lake McCarrons Goals and Objectives Memo dated September 25, 2019

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Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

Technical Memorandum To: Bob Fossum and Joe Sellner, Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) From: Greg Wilson and Erin Anderson Wenz, Barr Engineering Company (Barr) Subject: Lake McCarrons Management Plan: Issues and Goals for Inclusion in Overall CRWD Management Plan Date: September 25, 2019 Project: Lake McCarrons Management Plan This memorandum is intended to identify, define and confirm the Lake McCarrons-specific issues, goals

and objectives that warrant inclusion in the 2020 Lake McCarrons Management Plan (2020 Plan) and the

2020 CRWD Watershed Management Plan. Water quality issues and goals from the 2003 Lake McCarrons Management Plan (2003 Plan) are reevaluated in this memo through an updated analysis of recent

monitoring data, as well as input from the Lake McCarrons Agency Advisory Group in order to determine

if 2003 Plan goals and objectives are met and/or whether new goals and objectives should be adopted. In addition, we review the aquatic invasive species goals recently developed for CRWD in the context of both

legacy and newly discovered invasive species in the lake.

2003 Management Plan Goals and Objectives The 2003 Plan developed goals, objectives and recommended management actions based on input from stakeholder advisory groups that did not limit their attention to solely water quality concerns. The 2003

Plan considered any concern relative to the quality, condition and aesthetic appeal of Lake McCarrons.

Specifically, the 2003 Plan addressed the following topics: water quality improvement, nuisance aquatic plant control, fisheries, recreational use, winterkill, wetland system operation and coordination among jurisdictions. In addition to management plan administration, coordination and oversight (including

monitoring, education and reporting), the 2003 Plan set the goals and objectives (with corresponding

management actions for each) shown in Attachment A.

CRWD staff are familiar with the 2003 goals, objectives, and management actions that have been

previously implemented or further developed, although several of the goals and objectives require

commitments from outside agencies such as Ramsey County Parks, City of Roseville and the Minnesota

Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR). As a result, the Lake McCarrons Management Plan Agency Advisory Group was convened on June 25, 2019 to consider all of the 2003 goals and objectives and to

review management actions to assist CRWD in determining what topics should remain in the 2020 Plan,

and which should be eliminated. Notes compiled from the Agency Advisory Group meeting are included in Attachment B to this memo.

Barr Engineering Co. 4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55435 952.832.2600 www.barr.com

To: From: Subject: Date: Page:

Bob Fossum and Joe Sellner, Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Greg Wilson and Erin Anderson Wenz, Barr Engineering Company (Barr) Lake McCarrons Management Plan: Issues and Goals for Inclusion in Overall CRWD Management Plan September 25, 2019 2

Analysis of Updated Monitoring Data This section provides an updated analysis of the monitoring data to determine which of the 2003 Plan

water quality goals and objectives should be brought into the 2020 Plan. This analysis includes evaluation of lake water quality monitoring and biological data to determine whether the following management plan-specific objectives or state standards are met: •

Manage phosphorus so summer average lake concentration is 33 µg/L or less (2003 Plan-specific

objective). •

Keep winter dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3 mg/L in the top four feet of the lake during the winter (2003 Plan-specific objective)

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Monitor Lake McCarrons for new invasive species infestations (2003 Plan-specific objective)

In addition, chloride concentrations in the lake were evaluated to determine if a chloride-specific objective should be included in the 2020 Plan (chlorides were not mentioned in the 2003 Plan). The state standard for chloride is defined as not exceeding 230 mg/L chronic state standard for chloride in lakes more than once every three years.

Evaluation of 2003 Plan Goal: “Manage Phosphorus so Summer Average Lake Concentration is 33 µg/L or Less” The 2003 Plan set a Chl-a goal of 10 µg/L based on an observation that, at higher concentrations, algae bloom frequencies and algae nuisance increased to a level commonly perceived to be ‘impaired’ for

swimming (MPCA, 1997. Lake Prioritization for Protecting Swimmable Use.). Based on Lake McCarron’s

historical relationship between summer average total phosphorus (TP) and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) when the 2003 Plan was written, it was determined that a TP goal of 33 µg/L would likely ensure that the Chl-a goal of 10 µg/L would be met on consistent basis (noted by the red lines on Figure 1). When recent

monitoring data is included in the relationship between TP and Chl-a, the TP concentration associated with the 10 µg/L threshold is even higher (40 µg/L TP).

40 µg/L TP is the state standard for TP in deep lakes in Lake McCarron’s ecoregion (North Central

Hardwood Forest). However, diatom-inferred TP concentrations published by Heiskary and Swain (2002)

indicate that Lake McCarrons’ TP concentrations were likely in the range of 24 to 29 µg/L prior to

European settlement. This confirms that the 33 µg/L TP goal is attainable in Lake McCarrons when

internal and external TP loadings are controlled, and is still considered to be an appropriate goal for the

lake.

Based on the historical relationship between summer average Secchi disc transparency and Chl-a, Figure 2 shows that the current Chl-a goal of 10 µg/L should result in approximately 2.1 m (7 feet) of Secchi disc

transparency. This transparency is also higher than the deep lake standard in Lake McCarron’s ecoregion (1.4 m).

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McCarrons Chlorophyll a-TP Relationship (1988-2018)

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Lake McCarron’s water quality has improved significantly since the 2003 Plan due to an alum treatment in

2004. Since then, the average summer TP has varied between 12 and 25 µg/L with no significant trends (Figure 3).

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Since 2004, the average summer Chl-a has routinely been below 5 Âľg/L with no significant trends (Figure

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The average hypolimnetic TP concentration prior to the 2004 alum treatment was 441 µg/L with an

average surface water TP concentration of 39 µg/L. Regression of the average summer epilimnetic (surface water) and hypolimnetic TP concentrations (shown in Figure 6) indicates that epilimnetic TP

concentrations could begin to return to pre-alum treatment levels the when the hypolimnetic TP

concentration returns to approximately 300 µg/L. At this hypolimnetic concentration, the average summer epilimnetic TP concentration is expected to exceed the 33 µg/L goal.

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Linear regression of the average summer hypolimnetic (bottom water) TP concentrations since the 2004 alum treatment, shown (and extrapolated) in Figure 7, indicates that it will likely be another 12 years

before the TP concentration returns to 300 µg/L, which is when it is expected that internal phosphorus

loading could be similar to what it was before the alum treatment. This would represent 27 years of alum treatment effectiveness. It should be noted that, while linear regression provided the best fit to the

existing average summer hypolimnetic TP concentrations since the 2004 alum treatment, it is unclear

whether this linear response (while not unexpected) would likely continue into the foreseeable future, as

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shown in Figure 7. Factors that could influence this relationship include significant changes to watershed TP loading, lake residence time, lake stratification and hypolimnetic oxygen demand.

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In summary, managing TP so that the summer average lake concentration is 33 µg/L or less should

continue as the primary goal for Lake McCarrons’ water quality, but the following secondary objectives are also recommended as they can be combined to support the primary TP goal: •

Epilimnetic TP is highly correlated with hypolimnetic TP in Lake McCarrons. Independent analyses

confirmed that the summer average epilimnetic TP concentration could return to what it was

before the alum treatment if the average summer hypolimnetic TP concentration exceeds 300

µg/L. As such, the 300 µg/L threshold can be considered a sign that another alum treatment is

warranted in Lake McCarrons. •

Subwatershed TP loading targets should be developed to determine when enough BMP treatment has been implemented throughout the watershed.

Evaluation of 2003 Plan Goal: “Keep Dissolved Oxygen Above 3 mg/L in Top Four Feet of Lake During Winter” A review of the winter lake water quality monitoring from 2005 through 2018 indicates that dissolved

oxygen concentrations in the top four feet of Lake McCarrons did not drop below 8.8 mg/L during five of the last fourteen years (2005 through 2018). As a result, it does not appear that winterkill is a serious concern for the lake and this objective does not warrant inclusion in the 2020 Plan.

Evaluation of 2003 Plan Goal: “Monitor Lake McCarrons for New Invasive Species Infestations” The 2003 Plan noted that Eurasian watermilfoil had recently infested the lake and that ‘we do not yet know to what extent it will be problematic in Lake McCarrons.’ In addition, there was an incomplete

baseline to evaluate prior conditions. Curlyleaf pondweed was also present in the 1996 aquatic plant survey.

On August 22, 2019 the MnDNR confirmed that zebra mussels were found in Lake McCarrons. Ramsey County staff conducted a targeted search and confirmed a lakewide zebra mussel presence.

The Lake McCarrons Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Plan was created in 2018 to define the process and

criteria by which AIS will be managed on Lake McCarrons. The goals outlined in the 2018 McCarrons AIS Plan should be referenced in the 2020 Plan. In addition, an aquatic plant management plan should be

updated/developed for Lake McCarrons to define AIS threshold criteria that take seasonality and other factors into account.

Chloride The 2003 Plan did not set goals/objectives for chloride levels, but Lake McCarrons has narrowly missed

the impaired waters list for chloride, with 3 individual exceedances of the 230 mg/L standard spread over time frames greater than 3 years. If the increasing trend shown in Figure 8 continues, it is likely that the

lake will become impaired within the next ten years. The chloride standard necessitates that the surface,

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bottom and mid-depth portions of the lake do not exceed an average chloride concentration of 230 mg/L more than once every three years. As a result, it is recommended that the applicable chloride standards are included as a goal in the 2020 Plan.

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Summary of Agency Advisory Group input for the 2020 Plan The Lake McCarrons Management Plan Agency Advisory Group was convened on June 25, 2019 to

identify issues and goals for incorporation into the 2020 Plan, as well as to discuss expectations and constraints for the Lake McCarrons planning process.

At the meeting, primary water concerns in Lake McCarrons were focused on watershed and internal

phosphorus loading, chlorides, aquatic plant management (both invasive and non-invasive species),

shoreline erosion, carp, and bacteria (E. Coli, particularly from geese). Water quality concerns about the Villa Park wetlands were specifically noted. The group also acknowledged the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high level of recreational use and the importance of its popular beach.

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Given these issues, the group outlined the following management goal topics for consideration in the

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Measureable goals

Establishment of water quality thresholds (both internal loading and watershed loading) for management action

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Chloride prevention plan

AIS management strategy

Aquatic vegetation management

Flood management

Outreach and engagement with Lake McCarrons neighborhood and lakeshore residents Maintenance of the lake outlet

Management of rough fish (carp) Vegetated shorelines Swimmable, fishable lake that is accessible for recreation Definition of roles and responsibilities among stakeholders

Recommended Management Plan Goals, Objectives and Management Actions Based on this review of 2003 Plan issues, goals and objectives, the evaluation of recent monitoring data, and review of past CRWD implementation activities as well as the input from the Lake McCarrons

Management Plan Agency Advisory Group, the following goals and objectives are recommended for inclusion in the 2020 Plan.

Water Quality Goals and Objectives Goal 1:

Maintain phosphorus and chloride concentrations below target levels in Lake McCarrons and reduce the water quality impact of other pollutants.

Obj. 1A. Maintain in-lake summer average TP epilimnetic concentration less than 33 µg/L. Obj. 1B. Achieve subwatershed load target of X Obj. 1C. Maintain hypolimnetic TP concentration < 300µg/L. Obj. 1D. Ensure in-lake chloride concentrations do not exceed 230 mg/L more than once every three years. Obj. 1E. Reduce other non-point source pollutants to the lake (e.g. trash, sediment and bacteria). Ecosystem Health Goals and Objectives Goal 2: Maintain a healthy, balanced aquatic ecosystem in Lake McCarrons.

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Obj. 2A. Prevent the introduction of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) and mitigate the impacts of existing invasive populations. Obj. 2B. Maintain a healthy, balanced aquatic plant community. Obj. 2C. Create and maintain stable shoreline buffers around Lake McCarrons. Obj. 2D. Assist the City of Roseville in determining where and when no-wake zones should be established

in the lake.

Obj. 2E. Maintain a balanced fishery. Communications and Engagement Goals and Objectives Goal 3: Promote sustained community stewardship of Lake McCarrons and its watershed. Obj. 3A. Target communication and education efforts toward Lake McCarrons community groups. Obj. 3B. Develop and encourage volunteer efforts to protect Lake McCarrons. Water Quantity and Flood Risk Goals and Objectives Goal 4: Reduce the risk of flooding to habitable structures and significant infrastructure surrounding Lake McCarrons and Villa Park. Obj. 4A. Maintain the Lake McCarrons outlet. Obj. 4B. Identify the potential for homes and infrastructure flooding along the shoreline of Lake

McCarrons and Villa Park during extreme storm events (e.g. the 100-year and 500-year storm events). Recreation Goals and Objectives Goal 5: Support the recreational use of Lake McCarrons by achieving water quality and vegetation conditions consistent with the Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intended uses, including swimming, boating and fishing. Obj. 5A. Maintain a variety of boating opportunities on Lake McCarrons. Obj. 5B. Maintain fishing opportunities in Lake McCarrons. Obj. 5C. Maintain conditions suitable for swimming in Lake McCarrons.

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References Heiskary, S. and E. Swain. 2002. Water quality reconstruction from fossil diatoms: applications for trend assessment, model verification and development of nutrient criteria for Minnesota USA lakes. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2012. Lake Vegetation Management Plan. Prepared for McCarrons Lake.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). 1997. Lake Prioritization for Protecting Swimmable Use. The Osgood Group and Barr Engineering Company. 2003. Lake McCarrons Management Plan. Prepared for Capitol Region Watershed District.

Wenck. 2018. Lake McCarrons Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Prepared for Capitol Region Watershed District.

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Attachment A

2003 Goals, Objectives and Actions GOAL #1 Control or minimize summer algae blooms Objective 1a – Manage phosphorus so summer average lake concentration is 33 ppb or less. Management Action 1 - Maintenance of Villa Park Ponds. Management Action 2 - Implement sediment best management practices (BMPs) in subwatershed nos. 3, 7 and 8. Management Action 3 - Implement watershed BMPs to remove phosphorus in subwatershed nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6. Management Action 4 - Implement watershed-wide BMPs on a voluntary basis. Management Action 5 - Alum application. Management Action 6 - Evaluation of algae control actions. Management Action 7 - Develop subwatershed target pollution standards.

GOAL #2 Improve the fishery by a) eliminating winter fish kills and b) maintaining a diversity of gamefish. Objective 2a – Keep winter dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3 mg/L in the top four feet of the lake during the winter. Objective 2b – Implement the DNR’s fisheries management plan. Management Action 8 ‐ In five years, re‐evaluate the need for artificially aerating Lake McCarrons during the winter. Management Action 9 ‐ The DNR will continue implementing its fisheries management plan for Lake McCarrons. GOAL # 3 Maintain and improve healthy native aquatic plants Objective 3a – Develop and implement a comprehensive aquatic plant management plan that protects and restores beneficial native plants and minimizes the nuisances and ecological impacts of non‐native plants. Management Action 10 ‐ Develop an aquatic plant management plan in 2003 with actual implementation to occur later. GOAL #4 Keep new exotic species out of the lake. Objective 4a – Use every reasonable means to prevent new invasive, exotic species from entering Lake McCarrons. Objective 4b – Monitor Lake McCarrons for new invasive, exotic species infestations. Objective 4c – Develop contingency plans for the introduction of new exotic species. Management Action 11 ‐ Implement an exotic species prevention program. Management Action 12 ‐ Monitor Lake McCarrons for new invasive, exotic species infestations. Management Action 13 ‐ Contingency plan(s) will be developed for possible new exotic species. GOAL #5 Assure that boating activities are safe, courteous and do not add to shoreline erosion. Objective 5a – Manage watercraft in such a way so their wakes do not add to or increase the natural shoreline erosion from wind generated waves. Objective 5b – Evaluate and enforce surface regulations to promote safe and courteous boating. Management Action 14 ‐ Design and install signs at the public boat launch that clearly indicate applicable surface use regulations for Lake McCarrons. Management Action 15 ‐ Design and distribute an informational flyer to lakeshore owners. Management Action 16 ‐ Implement a lake use study to evaluate the environmental and aesthetic impacts of boating. Management Action 17 ‐ Clear the lake’s outlet of debris on a daily basis. GOAL #6 Improve the lakeshore Objective 6a – Remove debris and abandoned docks from the lakeshore. Once removed, assure unwanted debris is not dumped on the lake or on the lakeshore in accordance with Roseville’s nuisance ordinance (Chapter 407). Objective 6b – Implement lakeshore protection, restoration and erosion control projects around 50% of the suitable lakeshore using lakescaping or other non‐structural methods. Objective 6c – Prevent geese and other waterfowl from becoming pests. Management Action 18 ‐ The Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association will organize an annual lakeshore cleanup event in May. Management Action 19 ‐ The Ramsey SWCD will conduct a shoreline inventory to determine the amount of shoreline suitable for lakescaping as well as the shoreline subject to erosion. Management Action 20 ‐ The Ramsey SWCD will provide technical assistance and the CRWD will provide educational materials and cost sharing for lakescaping to lakeshore owners on Lake McCarrons. Management Action 21 ‐ Ramsey County Parks, the city of Roseville and other local units of government, in cooperation with the University of Minnesota will continue the goose control program.

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GOAL #7 Address concerns with maintenance of the a) public boat ramp on the northeast end and b) fishing access on the southwest end of the lake. Objective 7a – Develop and implement a plan to improve and maintain the appearance of the public boat ramp. Objective 7b – Develop the South McCarrons Blvd. parcel as a model for educating lakeshore stakeholders about methods for improving aesthetic appearance and providing fish and wildlife habitat, goose control and erosion control for Lake McCarrons. Management Action 22 ‐ Ramsey County Parks will develop a plan and implement landscaping improvements around the boat ramp. Management Action 23 ‐ Ramsey County Parks, in cooperation with Ramsey SWCD and the CRWD, will develop and implement a lakescaping plan compatible with fishing activities to provide a model for lakeshore stakeholders.

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1.Identify the issues What are Lake McCarrons’ primary water quality concerns? Chloride Chloride Internal loading ‐ MPCA Increasing trends of hypolimnetic TP Rising TP. How can we maintain current levels? Urban runoff Urban impacts Villa park TP loading ‐ Roseville Villa park TP source and other external sources Loading from upper watershed Long term management of villa park Villa park loading Interest in Villa Park Wetlands ‐ Met Council Erosion within upland areas of Villa Park Lake vegetation Private landowners doing vegetation management independently Aquatic plant management and nuisance plant management in post‐treatment of P loading Milfoil AIS management ‐ RCSWCD Rough fish Common carp ‐ RCPW Recreation Heavy recreational demands Beach Shoreline erosion Geese/bacteria e. coli from geese Ensure development in lakeshed compatible with water quality goals 2.Define goals •What should the plan accomplish? •What is the primary management goal from your agency’s perspective? Clearly defines roles of agencies and community in plan implementation ‐ BWSR Cooperative management strategy with clear roles and actions Create a plan that unifies lakeshore owners and watershed residents Education and promotion of best practices ‐ lakeshore and watershed residents Measurable goals with prioritized and targeted actions ‐ BWSR Measurable goals Quantifiable goals for nutrient reduction, protection and BMPs Plan pace of progress evaluation TP threshold for initiating lake actions Establish water quality threshold that would trigger action Long term implementation plan to protect and maintain TP concentrations Similar objective to objective 1a in 2003 plan (33 ppn TP goal) Maintain goal of meeting eutrophication standards every year MPCA goal ‐ meet wq standards Chloride goal with measurable target concentration Chloride management ‐ MPCA Chloride prevention plan Evaluate short‐term and long‐term chloride trends and maintain or reduce chloride in long term AIS management strategy AIS prevention Existing ais management Keep AIS out ‐ RCSWCD AIS prevention ‐ education, boat launch Aquatic vegetation management Manage lake vegetation for access and recreation Address rough fish Keep beach swimmable ‐ MPCA Retrofit of lake outlet to reduce maintenance ‐ Roseville Climate resiliency strategy Manage flooding Flooding issues Manage pollutant load from villa park Outreach Educating residents around lake e.g. adopt‐a‐drain ‐ Roseville Connect with landowners about projects on private property Surrounding property improvements

What are Lake McCarrons’ most valuable attributes? i.e. What should be maintained/protected? Maintain good water quality Aquatic plant community Fishery Multiple benefit resource Lake accessibility "Nicest lake in Roseville" Ramsey County's most popular beach Very popular Ramsey County park

Water clarity Subwatershed assessment Inventory internal loading Urban wildlife management ‐ geese

3.Define expectations and constraints •What does a healthy Lake McCarrons look like? Clear! Clear lake Clear water Continues to meet water quality standards, not relying on treatments to maintain ‐ MPCA Lake looks good now, don't change much Healthy now ‐ maintain ‐ Roseville Meet water quality standards Watershed pollutant load is managed Manage nuiscanse aquatic veg/carp No introduction of new AIS Controlled aquatic invasives Managed aquatice vegetation ‐ especially west end ‐ Roseville Diverse aquatic plant community ‐ MPCA Balanced macrophyte community Vegetated shoreline = good lake Healthy shoreline Protected shoreline ‐ MPCA Healthy ecosystem Healthy ecosystem Balanced aquatic ecosystem that meets standards and recreational uses Fishable Diverse fish community ‐ MPCA Swimmable, fishable, maintain recreation and lake accessibility Recreation BMPs being maintained Wildlife and habitat opportunities

•What constraints need to be considered going into the planning process? Homeowner acceptance Homeowners Homeowner willingness Lakeshore owners vs watershed community Public expectations Budgets Balancing improvements and access to recreational value Balancing recreation, homeowner expectations and healthy lake ecosystem Urban environment Limited public land to implement BMPs ‐ MPCA Established infrastructure Managing outlet Need low maintenance BMPs ‐ MPCA Cost, maintenance Villa park ‐ majority of ws runoff flows through Feasibility of controlling watershed TP loading ‐ MPCA Villa park management Partner roles Project/program funding

October 2, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of September 18, 2019 Workshop and Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Board Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the office of CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. President Collins requested a motion to call to order the regular meeting. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins Seitu Jones Shirley Reider Rick Sanders Mary Texer

Staff Present Public Attendees Mark Doneux, CRWD Nicole Soderholm, CAC Member Anna Eleria, CRWD Greg Williams, Barr Engineering Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD Andrew Novak, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Mary Van Sant, CRWD Attorney James Mogen, Ramsey County, CRWD Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda.

Administrator Doneux requested that the Communications & Engagement Plan be moved to a later date. Administrator Doneux also requested that an Update be added under Unfinished Business (C Lower Phalen Creek. Motion 19-180: Approve the Agenda of September 18, 2019. Reider/Jones Unanimously Approved II.

Public Comment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None

No Comments. III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A) 16-033 AET Campus Expansion - Closure (Housch)

Ms. Hosch provided a review of permit #16-033 AET Campus Expansion. This permit was issued for the existing American Engineering Testing (AET) property on Cleveland Avenue south of University in St. Paul. Stormwater is treated via a subsurface infiltration system under the new parking lot along Cleveland. The site is stable, and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed functional. $10,100 surety was collected and is available to return. Motion 19-181: Approve $10,100 surety return and Certificate of Completion for permit #16-033, AET Campus Expansion. Sanders/Jones Unanimously Approved Special Reports – Watershed Management Plan Issues, goals and Objectives

IV.

Ms. Eleria provided the Board with a review of the draft goals and objectives for the Watershed Management Plan prepared by Barr Engineering. Ms. Eleria explained the focus will be discussions on what’s missing, what you are uncertain about, and what you don’t agree with. Ensure that all the major Issues, Goals, and Objectives’s are identified before we begin development of the 10-year implementation plan (e.g. programs, projects, CIPs). The developed goals and objectives are subdivided into categories: • • • • • • • •

Water quality Ecosystem health Water Quantity and Flood Risk Built Environment Communications and Engagement Regulation Infrastructure Management Organization

There are eight overarching themes: • • • • • • • •

Bring water back to St. Paul Community equity and engaging underrepresented groups Recreation Quality of life Climate change and resilience Partnerships Innovation Adaptive Management

Ms. Eleria reviewed each of the developed goals and objectives. Managers shared input on the plan. Manager Jones asked about policies and how CRWD’s goals support, city, state and/or federal policies. Ms. Eleria asked for feedback on the Water Quality Goals. President Collins likes that micro plastics

have been addressed in the plan. President Collins inquired about retaining more water from the District to help prevent areas south of Minnesota from flooding. Ms. Eleria replied that CRWD can help to minimize runoff and will look to help fold this into the plan. Manager Reider commented about attending a conference and noting how the flow of the Mississippi River starts in Minnesota, “Our water origin begins in Minnesota”. Ms. Eleria thanked Mr. Gregg Williams from Barr Engineering. Managers thanked Ms. Eleria for her work on the plan. V.

Action Items A)

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Approve Minutes of the September 4, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 19-182: Approve the Minutes of the September 4, 2019 Regular Board Meeting with noted corrections. Jones/Sanders Unanimously approved B)

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Approve August 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable (Sylvander)

Motion 19-183: Approve August 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Budget Report and direct Board Treasurer and President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments. Reider/Sanders Unanimously approved

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Approve Contractor for 2019 Boulevard Rain Gardens (Novak)

Mr. Novak, reviewed that in the spring 2014, CRWD began working with the Hamline-Midway Coalition and the City of Saint Paul on a neighborhood-level project for boulevard rain gardens in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. Since that time, CRWD and the Ramsey County Conservation Division (RCD) staff have continued to meet with property owners interested in constructing and maintaining boulevard rain gardens throughout the District. CRWD and RCD staff have prepared designs and secured permits from the City of St Paul for nine (9) residential boulevard rain gardens. The cost estimate for the project is $80,570. A request for quotes for construction of the raingardens was distributed on August 29th and quotes from contractors are due on September 13th. Funding for the project will come from Stewardship Grant Fund #210-19143 that has a remaining 2019 budget of $300,000. CRWD is executing grant agreements with homeowners adjacent to the raingardens for their maintenance. Mr. Novak shared images of a boulevard curb cut, with the Managers, designed to capture sediment. The Managers were very pleased with Mr. Novak’s review. Motion 19-184: Approve JL Theis as the contractor for construction of the 2019 CRWD Boulevard Rain Garden Project and authorize the Administrator to execute a construction services agreement for an amount not to exceed $114,507 and amendments to the agreement for an amount not to exceed 10% of the approved contract price.

Reider/Sanders Unanimously approved D)

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Adopt Preliminary 2020 Budget and Levy (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that each year the Board of Managers must establish a plan of work for the upcoming year, establish a budget based upon the work plan, and establish a levy for the budget. The Board of Managers reviewed the preliminary 2020 Work Plan along with the budget and levy at Board workshops on June 5th and July 24th, as well as at Board Meetings on June 19th and July 10th, 2019. The Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed 2020 budget and levy at their August 14th meeting. A duly noticed Public Hearing was held on August 21st to collect public comment on the proposed 2019 budget and levy. The Board of Managers must adopt a Preliminary 2020 Budget and Levy Certification before the initial September 30, 2019 deadline. Administrator Doneux recommended that the Board adopt the preliminary budget and levy as presented. The District has not received any comments as of August 30th. If the Board were to consider a change in the budget or levy, Administrator Doneux recommends doing that at the December Final Levy Certification to allow for better estimating of fund balance as well as external budget requests. Administrator Doneux and staff recommended the preliminary budget of $489,830 for Administration, $2,913,972 for Programs, and $1,440,648 for Projects for a total Operations Budget of $4,844,450 and $6,942,533 for Capital Improvement Projects. This results in a total Preliminary 2019 Budget of $11,786,983. This is an increase of $2,099,970 from 2019. The proposed 2020 tax levy is $8,277,699. This includes $7,220,456 for the operations and capital levy and $1,057,243 for debt. This levy is $1,222,220 higher than 2019. Manager Reider commented about the CAC sharing concerns about funding from other sources. Administrator Doneux responded that a reduced levy would result in a reduction to projects. President Collins inquired about federal funding for projects. Administrator Doneux replied that funding is available but, difficult to obtain and not for the size of projects in the district.

Motion 19-185: Adopt the Preliminary 2020 Budget and Levy. Texer/Reider Unanimously approved VI. Unfinished Business A) Communications and Engagement Plan (Bromelkamp) Ms. Van Sant provided an update for the Board of Manager. Ms. Van Sant has written an article about the permitting program after following Ms. Elizabeth Hosch for a day. Ms. Van Sant has also written an article about the monitoring department after spending a day with Ms. Sarah Wein. Ms. Van Sant has been increasing posts on Facebook to 2-3 times a week listing community events. The CRWD Facebook page currently has just over 1,000 followers. Ms. Van Sant has also joined Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. Ms. Van Sant provided an update on the Grand Opening event planned for Friday, October 11th. Boulevard signs are being made. The ribbon cutting is planned to take place at 4:00 pm. The event will include a Dakota water bar, live music from the Americana Trio, food truck and activities. As of

today, 107 have RSVP. A direct mailing will be sent to 600 neighboring residents. Manager Sanders asked for a PDF of the invite. Managers thanked Ms. Van Sant for her work. B) Building Update (Doneux) Administrator Doneux shared that a productive meeting took place finalizing construction with JE Dunn. An agreement is being finalized with a building manager and will be presented at the October 2nd meeting. Administrator Doneux reviewed the likely fee structure for building management services and items that are not included in the building management contract such as: • Snow removal • Cistern management • Pocket park management • Landscape maintenance • Information Technology (IT) • Furnishings Administrator Doneux shared that improvements are being planned to the Thomas Building including vegetation cleanup, lighting, electrical, and painting. The security system is installed. Cameras will be installed around the Aldine building. C) Lower Phalen Creeks (Hosch) Ms. Hosch provided an update on the feasibility study. Ms. Hosch is currently putting together requests for proposals, President Collins asked about how far away the plan is from being implemented. Ms. Hosch replied that the plan is anticipated for implementation in 2022. No action was requested. VII.

General Information

A) Board of Manager’s Updates Manger Sanders and Reider attended the Peace Park groundbreaking ceremony. President Collins asked about per diem to be added to the next agenda for discussion. VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, October 2, 2019 6:00 PM Regular Board Meeting B) Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:00 PM CAC Meeting – Manager Texer will attend IX.

Adjournment

Motion 19-186: Adjournment of the September 18, 2019 Regular Board Meeting at 8:05 P.M. Reider/Sanders Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

October 2, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item - B) Approve Agreement for Building Manager Services (Doneux)

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September 26, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux, Administrator Approve Agreement for Building Manager Services

Background In 2012, the Board Meeting the Managers approved an RFP for Real Estate Broker Services. At that meeting it was discussed that the District should solicit professional real estate services to assist in the process of identifying our current and future office space needs as well as assisting with any real estate transactions related to a possible relocation. The Building Committee, consisting of Managers Mary Texer, Mike Thienes and Mark Doneux, recommended and the Board approved the selection of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) as the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Estate Broker. CRWD discontinued services with CBRE on April 19, 2014 Board meeting. The firm that ranked #2 during the RFP process was Avison Young, (formerly DTZ Americas, Inc.). Avison Young assisted with the identification, due diligence, negotiation and purchase of the 595 Aldine and 1736 Thomas Avenue properties. Issues In the past year, Avison Young has expanded their real estate service offerings to include building management services. Staff is recommending utilizing Avison Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building manager services to assist CRWD with the proper management and care of the properties we own. The agreement provides three main areas of service: 1) Monthly Service Fee $800 or $9,600 Annually 2) Monthly regular and routine inspections and repairs, estimated to be $3432 annually 3) Quarterly HVAC inspections and maintenance of $915/quarter or $3,660 annually These services add up to an estimated total of approximately $17,000. Allowing $3,000 for materials the estimated annual cost for building management by Avison Young is $20,000. CRWD staff will review the proposed scope with the Board and seek Board approval. Action Requested Approve Agreement for Building Manager Services subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney. enc.

Draft Building Manager Service Agreement

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October 2, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item - C) Approve Amended Per Diem (Doneux)

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September 26, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux, Administrator Approve Amended Per Diem

Background Each year the Board of Managers adopts Administrative Assignments that includes the per diem rate for the upcoming year. At the December 19, 2018 Annual Meeting, the Board of Managers approved a per diem of $75/meeting. As you are aware, the Watershed District manager per diem bill passed in the Environmental Omnibus Bill at the conclusion of this past legislation session. As a result, Watershed Districts will be able to pay their managers more per day for their service up to $125. The net impact of this action is $6,000 annually ($50 increase x 5 managers x 2 meetings a month x 12 months). The District can absorb this cost within its administrative budget. Issues Since the Board has annually set the per diem rate the Board should, by motion, amend the rate to reflect current state law. The Board should also provide direction on Board expenses submitted since the effective date of the which is August 1, 2019. Action Requested Approve Amended Per Diem to $125

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October 2, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item - D) Approve Land Acknowledgement Statement (Doneux)

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September 27, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux, Administrator Approve Land Acknowledge Statement

Background A land acknowledgement is a formal statement presented at the beginning of public events and gatherings that recognizes and honors Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of the land. Before our 20th Anniversary Celebration, Manager Jones expressed interest in having a land acknowledgement statement done as part of that ceremony. On the occasion of our Grand Opening event, it seems fitting that we develop and adopt a Land Acknowledgement Statement for this and future events. Issues At the September 4th Board meeting, staff reviewed a draft Land Acknowledgement Statement that has similarities to others in the metro region. The Board also offered some changes to the draft statement. Staff are also reviewing this draft statement with Ethan Neerdals. Ethan is a Dakota educator and teaches Dakota language. He is also working on the Dakota Water Bar. The following is the draft Land Acknowledgement Statement: Capitol Region Watershed District acknowledges the Dakota peoples on whose land we meet. We thank the Dakota peoples and their relatives for their care of the land, and we recognize their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the Dakota and their culture; both past and present. Staff will bring any other revisions to the Board meeting and will continue to work on how the statement will be incorporated into the Grand Opening Ceremony. Action Requested Approve Land Acknowledge Statement W:\04 Board of Managers\Land Acknowledgement\Board Memo - Land Acknowledge Statement 9-27-19.docx

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September 26, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers and Staff Mark Doneux, Administrator September 2019 Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements a) Consultant Services Agreement with TKDA for Ford Site Stream Feature Design in an amount not to exceed $20,000. b) Project Funding Agreement with MWMO for an amount not to exceed $20,000. c) Consultant Services Amendment with Barr Engineering for additional scope of work Ford Plant Area C for an amount not to exceed $16,000. d) Consultant Services Agreement with Interfluve for Ford Site Stream Feature Design for an amount not to exceed in the amount of $20,000. e) Consultant Services Agreement with Wenck for Ford Site Stream Feature Desire for an amount not to exceed $20,000. f) Consultant Services Agreement with SRF for Professional Services for Upper Villa Park Infiltration and Reuse System Valve Replacements for an amount not to exceed $4,524. g) Stewardship Grant Agreement with Jim Richter for Water Quality BMP for an amount not to exceed $816. h) Consultant Services Agreement with Tunheim Partners, Inc. for Branding and Communications Support for Como Lake Restoration for an amount not to exceed $16,000. 2) Board Approved Agreements a) Project Funding Agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota for a feasibility study in an amount not to exceed $56,250. b) Construction Agreement with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the Parkview School Stormwater Detention and Filtration project for an amount not to exceed $1,029,061.70. c) Consultant Services Agreement with Wenck to Develop Aquatic Vegetation and Fisheries Management Plans for Como Lake for an amount not to exceed $53,358.00. d) Cooperative Agreement with Roseville Area Schools for installation and maintenance of stormwater BMP for an amount not to exceed $1,323,146. 3) General Updates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No General Updates 4) Upcoming CRWD events and meetings a) Wednesday, October 9, 2019 CAC Meeting, 7:00 PM b) Grand Opening, Friday, October 11th 3:00 -7:00 PM, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 PM c) Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Board Meeting, 6:00 PM W:\04 Board of Managers\Correspondence\Administrator's Report 2019\Administrator's Report 9-26-19.docx

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